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Title: McNamara family
Post by: arrabel on Friday 07 October 11 21:32 BST (UK)

Hi, i am trying to trace me great great grandfather i think he was born around 1860 in Portaferry, Ballyphilip County Down.
His name was James McNamara his fathers name was John and his mothers name was Mary Monan or Morran.
I have been searching for births but i cant find any births or marriages before 1865.
Thanks :)

Title: Re: McNamara family
Post by: aghadowey on Friday 07 October 11 21:34 BST (UK)

Civil registration of births, deaths and Catholic marriages started in 1864 (from 1845 for non-Catholic marriages) so for earlier dates you need to search for church records (if they survive) and other resources.
Have a look at Introduction to Irish Records (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,442233.0.html) and My Ancestor came from Ireland - where do I start? (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,498742.0.html).

Title: Re: McNamara family
Post by: jimchelsea on Sunday 09 October 11 21:20 BST (UK)

Hi arrabel PM sent
regards
jim

Title: James McNamara
Post by: arrabel on Wednesday 01 February 12 17:01 GMT (UK)

Hi, i was wondering if anyone has come across any information about James McNamara born about 1860 County Down, he was the son of John McNamara and Mary Morgan.
Thanks